Good question, Finland impressed me in the pre-tournament games, not so much in the actual tournament though. I think that on paper, Finland should be the favorites but they haven't really shown it, neither have Sweden for that matter.

As for the goalies, both have played well considering the circumstances but I think Lassinantti gets the nod.

Finishing first is very important, then we will probably face Russia in the semifinal. Our chances against the Russians are much greater than against the US or Canada. The team finishing second in the group will likely get USA in the quarters and Canada in the semifinal. I'd rather finish 3rd and get Russia in the quarters and Finland in the semis. (Assuming Canada wins the other group, I think they will).

Who has been Team Sweden's best offensive force so far? I'll hide my eyes behind a pillow when he's got the puck.

Tricky question. I think Forsberg is the most dominant one in terms of puck posession and generally how dangerous he is, however, he gets almost nothing done statistically. Collberg and Elias Lindholm are my picks.

I *hope* Sweden will get their "serious face" on, like against the czechs, but it honestly could go the other way.

I haven't been able to watch any of the Sweden games. How has Filip Forsberg looked in this tournament? I see that he has 2 goals in 2 assists in 4 games which are pretty good numbers. Has he been an offensive impact or has he been playing more of a 2 way game? I'm interested to see how he does in this tournament since he is a Capitals prospect.

I haven't been able to watch any of the Sweden games. How has Filip Forsberg looked in this tournament? I see that he has 2 goals in 2 assists in 4 games which are pretty good numbers. Has he been an offensive impact or has he been playing more of a 2 way game? I'm interested to see how he does in this tournament since he is a Capitals prospect.

Been good no doubt, but his tournament will be judged upon what he does in the medal games. He's been trying to do a tad to much, but you can't argue with the amount of chances he's created. Sometimes it's he's easy to forget he's a pretty lateborn -94, in a positive way.

I haven't watched Sweden games, can anyone please tell me how tom nilsson has been doing? Strengths and weaknesses to his game so far.

Thanks!

I'm liking what I see from him. Not playing too fancy and dishing out some hits.. the only D that is actually doing so. I'm never really nervous when he is on the ice.

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I really hope to see in this gap of playing that Sweden takes notice that Forsberg and Lindholm could be very complimentary to each other.

Forsberg shoots from everywhere, that's who he is, not going to change, so put him with a player who likes the front of the net instead of Forsberg being the one going after his own rebounds.

I would have liked to see that aswell.. I think they would bring out the best of each other. just dont think it will happen. Seems like Rönnberg wants to spread out the scoring over three lines and moving Lindholm to the first line would probably render the second line quite harmless.